Create an elegant floral heart design using only 2 colors and 2 brushes. I guide you through each and every step, in real time, with no sped up videos, no background music, and no voice overs (except in the Intro).

Please be sure to grab your 3-page handout, located under the "Projects and Resources" tab. You'll see it in Class Downloads.

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This class is for all levels but some knowledge of watercolor and the wedge brush is helpful. No wedge brush? No problem. You're invited to join class anyway! Substitute your favorite floral brush and follow along.

By the end of class you'll have learned watercolor tips, simple and elegant brush strokes, a delicate floral composition, and have a fully completed art piece in under 1 hour.

Supplies:

Watercolor paper
- I use Canson XL cold-pressed watercolor paper but any watercolor paper of your choice is perfectly fine
- Finished piece is roughly 7 inches by 7 inches. No need to cut it to size until you're done painting your design
- Scrap paper as needed for test strokes and color checks
Brushes
- I use my size 8 wedge brush. Any wedge, triangle, or petals brush will do
- I use my size 2 round brush, but any small size is just fine. Or, just gently use the tip of your wedge brush
Pencil
- To transfer the heart image onto your watercolor paper
- A darker “B” pencil is preferred
Kneaded eraser or any eraser you prefer
Heart template
- Exact size used is included in your handouts
Any colors are acceptable
- You can use only watercolor, only gouache, or a mix of both like I do
- Please note - There is no particular purpose for using gouache. I just love this pinky-peach color!
- Arteza gouache - Ballerina Pink
  - Unfortunately it’s not sold separately. It can however be found in their 60 color set, OR their 12 color set “Skin Tones” (not an ad, just a pretty color I enjoy using). Side note, their “Earth Tone” set is glorious too!
- Daniel Smith watercolor - Undersea Green
- Please see color alternatives/options in handouts and within the class lessons if you want to get close to the colors I’m using
The usuals
- Water jars, paper towels or tissues, wet sponge (I recommend this), and extra brush or pipette for initially “waking up” your pigments
Optional
- Tracing paper (I offer a tip at the end)

Shannon Garrett

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